Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorShanghai 6th People's Hospital
About this trial
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and implementation outcomes of a WeChat mini program-supported tele-neck rehabilitation exercises for improving early postoperative neck recovery after thyroidectomy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Undergoing thyroid surgery
Postoperative condition stable, with the attending physician assessing the patient as fit for neck movement
Willing to participate in the study, complete scheduled follow-ups, and sign a written informed consent form
Disqualifiers
History of prior thyroid or neck surgery
History of cervical spondylosis, cervical spine surgery, neck trauma, or other conditions affecting neck mobility
Postoperative complications rendering the patient unsuitable for neck movement training, such as confirmed recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, chyle leak, or complications requiring reoperation or prolonged drainage, or incision infection
Persistent postoperative dizziness or other conditions unsuitable for exercise
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- WeChat-supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercise
- Standardized Postoperative Care and Video Education
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov